EHS Student Handbook 2021 | Page 14

SCHOOL CANCELLATION/DELAYED OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS In the event of no school, or delayed opening, broadcasts over local radio stations will begin at about 6:30 a.m. and continue at regular intervals. In addition, the district will send out a robo-call ASAP. You may also call the Snow Line at 253-5170. Athletic event cancellations will be available at 253-6524. For a two-hour delay, school will start at 9:26 a.m. and will end at 2:02 p.m. For a three-hour delay, school will start at 10:26 a.m. and will end at 2:02 p.m. I. REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION #6146 REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION A graduate of the Enfield Public Schools must have earned a minimum of 24 credits, must have met the established credit distribution requirement, and must have earned a 1.7 (C-) average for all courses required for graduation. Beginning with the class of 2023, a graduate of the Enfield Public Schools must have earned a minimum of 25 credits, must have met the established credit distribution, and must have earned a 1.7 (C-) average for all courses required for graduation. In accordance with Connecticut General Statutes, students must also meet additional performance standards in literacy, numeracy, and science, with the goal of improving learning for every student. MINIMUM CREDITS, COURSE REQUIREMENTS, AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Classes of 2021, and 2022 Credits and Required Courses: 24 Credits Required • English 4 Credits • Mathematics 4 Credits (must include Algebra 1, unless successfully taken in middle school, and Geometry) • Science 3 Credits (3 credits must be in one of the NGSS pathways, as defined in the Program of Studies) • Social Studies consisting of: 3 Credits (1) Credit—Modern World History (1) Credit – US History or AP US History (½) Credit – Civics in Action or AP Comparative Government and Politics* (½) Credit – Foundations of Government or AP US Government and Politics* *AP Comparative Government and Politics and AP US Government and Politics were only offered as 0.5 credit options in the 2018-2019 school year. Beginning in the 2019-2020 school year, AP US Government and Politics will become a full-year, one credit course, and earning one credit in this course can replace these two ½ credit requirements. • Arts or Vocational Education** 1 Credit 14